TRANSPORT IN A SUSTAINABLE CITY IN THE GLOBALISED ENVIRONMENT

Sustainable development is a global concept used in creating development policies at various decision levels. This concept covers nearly all areas of human activity. More than one-half of the world's population currently lives in urban areas. Shaping appropriate transport policy and actions for urban mobility are important elements of the sustainable development of modern cities. The concept of sustainable urban mobility is closely connected with the goals of improving energy consumption and environmental indicators in urban areas. In the case of agglomerations and large cities, the organization and management of traffic as well as shaping appropriate communication habits have a decisive influence on transport pollution. Contemporary agglomerations are particularly interested in the development of public transport and the use of advanced technical and organizational solutions in this area. Urban public transport is a public service, essential to the functioning of cities, and thus to economic development in modern countries. This approach is in line with the general trend, which is visible not only in Poland but all over the world. The aim of the paper is to present solutions in urban transport affecting sustainable urban development. Increasing traffic congestion in city centres, problems with commuting to the city centre at peak hours and insufficient parking space will naturally encourage residents to seek means of transport other than their own cars. Advanced and eco-friendly implementation of integrated transport solutions provides an opportunity to reduce both road congestion and the harmful impact of road transport on the environment.